Jam Rock Spice Restaurant

409 West 145 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Jam Rock Spice Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Oct 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from eight violations to two.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Jam Rock Spice Restaurant on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Apr 10, 2025

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.

04J

No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.

05H

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.

10D

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

10F

Food allergy information poster not conspicuously posted where food is being prepared or processed by food workers.

20-01

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jam Rock Spice Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jam Rock Spice Restaurant on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jam Rock Spice Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jam Rock Spice Restaurant.

How does Jam Rock Spice Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Jam Rock Spice Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Jam Rock Spice Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jam Rock Spice Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jam Rock Spice Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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